Head of Nuclear Waste Operations (4‑Day Week)

Nuclear Inst; Brighton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nuclear Inst at Chapelcross is seeking a capable leader to head the Low Activity and Conventional Waste Team, guiding delivery amid decommissioning priorities and safety focus.

You will lead a team, set standards, own waste targets, and collaborate with project teams to enable wider delivery, while ensuring compliance and stakeholder alignment.

This site-based role offers real purpose and impact, with clear accountability and opportunities to shape the site’s decommissioning mission.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading teams to deliver shared goals in an operational or programme environment.
• Strong nuclear sector experience, particularly within waste management.
• Knowledge of applicable national and international standards, environmental practices and stakeholder expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the Waste Team to deliver operations safely and compliantly in support of Chapelcross’ decommissioning objectives.
• Set clear standards and expectations, driving consistently high performance and professional discipline.
• Take ownership of waste targets, promoting continuous improvement and proactive performance management.
• Build effective, collaborative relationships across the site and with project teams to ensure waste operations enable wider delivery.
• Demonstrate a strong customer‑focused mindset, applying your skills and experience to support delivery wherever required.

Skills

Leadership

Waste management

Operational delivery

Project coordination

Education

Degree in engineering/science

Job description

Nuclear Inst at Chapelcross is seeking a capable leader to head the Low Activity and Conventional Waste Team, guiding delivery amid decommissioning priorities and safety focus.

You will lead a team, set standards, own waste targets, and collaborate with project teams to enable wider delivery, while ensuring compliance and stakeholder alignment.

This site-based role offers real purpose and impact, with clear accountability and opportunities to shape the site’s decommissioning mission.